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AirlinesAlitalia: fleet enlargement from 2007
Rome, Italy - A 15% increase of seats on offer planned for 2004
Alitalia, during a meeting with unions held last 18th March, has confirmed the enlargement of its fleet, as provided for in the old industrial plan, but has announced that the first actions will take place... more
AirlinesUsa: United Airlines unable to exit from bankruptcy
New York, USA - Asked a deferment to the bankrupt court
United Airlines, the second more important air company of the United States, has communicated to the bankrupt court of Chicago its inability to exit from bankruptcy. The carrier, fallen in bankruptcy,... more
AccidentsProblems for the Canadian Sperwer UAVs
Khabul, Afghanistan - Technical difficulties prevent the ordinary performing of missions
It seems peace does not exist for Canadian UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) acting in Afghanistan. A Sperwer of the French Sagem has been made land in an emergency procedure by its remote pilot in order... more
PeopleSafety: flight decks armoured on the Italian skies
Rome, Italy - Within March 31
Gen. Leonardo Tricarico, military advisor of the Premier, during a convention organized by Ceas (Center of high studies for the fight against terrorism )(see AVIONEWS), confirmed that within March 31,... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-22, R-22 Alpha, R-22 Beta, and R-22 Mariner helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fatigue crack, blade failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-01-AD; AD 2004-06-52... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Boeing Defense and Space Group (Boeing) model 234 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the upper shaft extension, which could result in catastrophic failure of the aft vertical shaft assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-09-AD; AD 2004-06-51... more
Latest newsKAI and Lockheed Martin promote the T-50
Seoul, South Korea - Suggested for Israel and EAU a testing flight
Waiting for concluding tests of the new KAI/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer, its promoters are particularly making efforts in an attempt to warrant its export. Israel and the United... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Use of sky marshals"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Gerhard Schmid (PSE)
Written question E-0306/04 by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the European Commission (29 January 2004). Subject: Use of sky marshals. "The US authorities have demanded that European airlines deploy armed sky... more
Latest newsFirst Hawk for India by 2007
New Dheli, India - Most of these trainers to be produced in this Asian country
By the recent sign of the memorandum of understanding between India and British Aerospace, the beginning of the production for 66 Hawk MK-100 advanced trainers purchased by this Asian country after innumerable... more
Latest newsUAV's role in the modern military aviation
Washington, USA - It has grown enormously during few years
Members of US armed forces and Congress have met in order to meditate together regarding the evolution of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) during last years. No one could avoid to underline that the number... more
AirlinesAir One: in 2003 Mol (Gross Operating Margin) +31,2% and +21,8% passengers
Rome, Italy - It transported 4.951.774 passengers
Air One in 2003 has transported 4.951.774 passengers (line and Charter), 21,8% more than in 2002, with traffic revenues that have exceeded EUR 406m. The total turnover has been EUR 409,208m and the Gross... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Financing for the new Athens airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Roberto Bigliardo (UEN)
Written question E-0300/04 by Roberto Bigliardo (UEN) to the European Commission (29 January 2004). Subject: Financing for the new Athens airport. "By decision E (96) 1356 of 23 May 1996 the Commission... more
IndustryRecovery signs for French aviation industry
Paris, France - Improvements compared with 2002, most of all in military sector
After difficulties registered in 2002, French aviation industry shows signs of partial recovery for the civil sector and even a significant one for the military sector in 2003. Orders would be increased... more
Civil aviationSafety: Gen. Tricarico expresses reserves on sky marshall
Rome, Italy – "It’s a problem of all the Countries threatened by terrorism"
Within the convention organized by Ceas, the Center of high studies for the fight against terrorism (see AVIONEWS), Gen. Leonardo Tricarico asserted that the problem of the sky safety is not a problem... more
DefenseSwedish military industry's growth
Stockholm, Sweden - A record increase in 2003
2003 revealed a major year for pointing out the extraordinary growth of exports by Swedish military industry. With an entire income of some EUR 700m, Sweden has found out its greatest commercial success... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive in the Netherlands"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexander de Roo (European green party)
Written question P-0408/04 by Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (4 February 2004). Subject: Implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive in the Netherlands. "Directive 2002/49/EC(1)... more
AirlinesNew non-stop link for Continental Airlines from New York to Little Rock
Houston, Usa - From June 18
Continental Airlines and the Little Rock National Airport yesterday announced the airline will inaugurate non-stop service on June 18 linking Little Rock with the airline's New York hub at Newark Liberty... more
IndustryNew facility for Bell
Fort Worth, USA - A major one in order to manage commercial activities
The transfer of more than 300 employees of Bell Helicopters to the new Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Texas) facility has started. The purpose is to increase company's competitiveness by managing in a new... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Travel agencies: repercussions of the Alitalia crisis on employment"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Roberta Angelilli (UEN)
Written question E-0350/04 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the European Commission (2 February 2004). Subject: Travel agencies: repercussions of the Alitalia crisis on employment. "The crisis affecting... more
Latest newsSingapore to participate for the JSF programme
Singapore - It is the first Asian country to join
The JSF programme (Joint Strike Fighter) regarding the new F-35 multirole stealth light fighter gains a new participation in carrying on its development. It deals with Singapore, which has ensured its... more
Airlines35 new Airbus aircraft for Spirit
Washington, USA - An option to purchase 60 more airplanes has been signed, too
Spirit, an American low-cost airline, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, currently the 14th in the US, has signed a contract with Airbus for the delivery of 35 new aircraft by 2005, for a total of USD... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the new airline's appointments
Rome, Italy - The new representatives under the authority of Marco Zanichelli
Alitalia has finalized the new air company organization chart, with Marco Zanichelli as general manager and CEO. Glen Hauenstein, one of the two new Alitalia's co-managers, will be in charge for the Business... more
Science and technologyRome's Mayor, Veltroni, urges co-operation between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa
Rome, Italy - Fights between Italian airports may favour the European ones
Rome's Mayor, Walter Veltroni, stands for co-operation between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airports. According to him, in fact, the fight between Italy's main airports conflicts with the idea of... more
IndustrySignificant growth for Bell in 2003
Fort Worth, USA - 20% increase compared with 2002
Final balance in 2003 by Bell Helicopters is more than positive. Some 193 helicopters have been sold, 97 of which belong to commercial sector, with the 407 in the centre of market attention. Compared with... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines announces good results for 2003
Brussels, Belgium - It achieved a EUR 0.6m net result
The young Belgian carrier, SN Brussels Airlines, has announced positive results for 2003 in spite of the difficulties currently faced by the air transport sector. Last year, in fact, the airline achieved... more
Latest newsThe Typhoon towards the international market
Rome, Italy - The relaunch of this product by EADS
Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, on the occasion of meeting EADS members in order to consider the present situation regarding success possibility in the international market for the EF-2000, has... more
IndustryBAE Systems Technologies Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the air traffic control and landing systems
BAE Systems Technologies Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $6,426,339 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-01-C-0192) to exercise an option for engineering and... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $13,063,646 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for the fiscal year 2004 procurement of... more
IndustryW.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the construction of a new nine-level air traffic control tower
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., Philadelphia, Miss., was awarded on March 18, 2004, a $5,190,000 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a new nine-level air traffic control tower. Work will... more
HelicoptersNew Super Puma and Dauphin for Heli-Union
Paris, France - They will operate in offshore missions with torrid climate
Heli-Union company, dedicated to oil sector, has decided to purchase further Eurocopter group's helicopters in order to increase its own fleet. Selected aircraft would be two AS-332 Super Puma and two... more
Weather forecastsRotor wing importance is increasing
Las Vegas, USA - The Heli Expo has well put into evidence this aspect concerning the aviation world
If intending to make a conclusive consideration about the great helicopter convention called Heli Expo 2004 occurred in Las Vegas from March 15 to 17, one must look at the following basic references. First... more
Science and technologyThe Bologna Airport becomes an intercontinental air station
Bologna, Italy - Traffic increasing up to 40%
The Bologna 'Marconi' Airport is going to become an intercontinental air station from the month of July. This project had been launched in 1996 and SAB management company will be quoted on the stock exchange.... more
Fair and showsIsraeli Apaches kill Hamas' spiritual leader
Gaza, Israel - Ahmed Yassin has been murdered nearby his house
Hamas' spiritual leader, Ahmed Yassin, has been killed due to an Israeli attack this morning. Some AH-64 Apaches helicopters have fired three rockets against the jeep on which usually such a religious... more
Press releaseBAE Systems and Finmeccanica achieve an important milestone in the Eurosystems transaction
Rome, Italy - To reinforce their strategic cooperation, through an extension to other business activities
"BAE Systems and Finmeccanica are pleased to announce that they have achieved an important milestone in the Eurosystems transaction. The EuroSystems partnership - initially announced with the signing... more
Science and technologyVoice controls for the E-3 Sentry
Washington, USA - They could replace keyboards and mouses on command and control airplanes
The E-3 Sentry (AWACS) command and electronic control airplanes could be provided with a new human-machine interface for its flight operators. This new system in phase of designing and testing would be... more
DefenseA new ally status for Pakistan
Washington, USA - Military relations with the United States are growing
Pakistan has been recently defined by United States government a relevant ally even deserving to gain the condition of non-NATO allied country. If appears such step in the increasing military relations... more
Latest newsConsumers 'hunting' the Raptor
Washington, USA - Claims by movements and associations against the F/A-22 programme
Although it recently aroused good impressions in the US military and institutional environments (see for details AVIONEWS), it seems that the F/A-22 programme is pulling a stunt again. Consumers associations... more
PeopleNew Japanese partners for the A-380 programme
Toulouse, France - The number of the involved Japanese companies rises to 18
The number of Japanese companies participating to the production of the new A-380 airliner rises to 18. Matsushita, Koito, Jamco and Sumitomo have recently joined. Components which are mainly going to... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68C engine for Embraer EMB-314 "Super Tucano" receives transport Canada certification
Quebec, Canada - The delivery took place at a ceremony attended by Brazilian military and civilian authorities, Embraer personnel, partners and suppliers
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. has received Transport Canada certification for its new PT6A-68C engine, selected to power the Embraer EMB-314 "Super Tucano" multi-purpose military turboprop aircraft. The... more
Press releaseAeradria: Germania Express is the new low-cost that will connect Rimini to Berlin-Tegel
Rimini, Italy - It will use a Fokker 100 airplane for the route
"From next April 12 (and until October 31), the International Airport 'Federico Fellini' will add a new destination. It will be Germania Express, German low-cost carrier, to connect Rimini, the Republic... more
HelicoptersCompatibility tests between Hellfire and Tiger
Orlando, USA - The Australian version of this helicopter has performed its maiden flight
Tests related to the compatibility between the AGM-114 Hellfire II anti-tank missile and the Tiger helicopter in the Australia's purchased version called ARH-1 have been completed with great results. The... more
HelicoptersOpened the Lockheed's industrial facility for the production of the US-101
Owego, USA - Hundreds of new jobs are forecasted
Lockheed Martin has opened at its previous Owego plant, in the New York State, the new facility which will host the management and production of the US-101 team's programme for the new US Presidential... more
Finance and economyUrgent strategies for hi-tech
Rome, Italy - Appeal of Giorgio Zappa, President of Alenia
Giorgio Zappa, President and General Executive Manager of Alenia Aeronautica, have asserted to the Industry Commission of the Senate, the necessity of an urgent definition of the strategies for hi-tech... more
HelicoptersEH Industries turns into AgustaWestland International Limited
Farnborough, UK- A new name for promoting the EH-101
Farnborough EH Industries headquarter hosts now AgustaWestland International Limited (AWIL), a new denomination for the group which has produced and is still promoting for the international market the... more
AerospaceThe 50th GPS satellite goes into orbit
St. Louis, USA - Carried by the Boeing Delta II booster rocket
Boeing has launched the 50th satellite which belongs to the NAVSTAR GPS American satellite global positioning system on March 20. The rocket called Delta II has successfully carried into orbit the GPS... more
Science and technologyKosovo: Pristina airport closed
Pristina, Serbia - Unknown the reopening date
From Wednesday March 17, the airport of Pristina, in Kosovo, has been closed to the civil traffic. The measure is connected to the closure of the road that connects the airport to the city and above all... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "The future of publicly-owned regional airports in the light of the recent decision on Ryanair"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Brian Simpson (PSE)
Written question E-0428/04 by Brian Simpson (PSE) to the European Commission (5 February 2004). Subject: The future of publicly-owned regional airports in the light of the recent decision on Charleroi... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Aer Rianta"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE)
Parliamentary question E-0410/04 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the European Commission (4 February 2004). Subject: Aer Rianta. "Is the Commission aware of, and is it monitoring, the Irish Government's... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "European Commission plan for a vertical-takeoff convertiplane"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Luigi Vinci (European united left)
Written question E-0431/04 by Luigi Vinci (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (5 February 2004). Subject: European Commission plan for a vertical-takeoff convertiplane. "AgustaWestland, an Italian-British... more
Government actsThe EU Court of First Istance dismisses an application of British Airways
Rome, Italy - The judgment publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C71 of 20 March 2004, page 22. Judgment of the Court of First Istance of 17 December 2003 in Case T-219/99: British Airways plc v Commission of the European Communities (Competition... more